1onebes: septembre 2019

U of T students demand change in wake of suicide on campus

Twenty-four students at the University of Toronto are calling on the school to improve its mental health services immediately after a death by suicide in a computer science building on Friday.

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Lawsuit filed in B.C. Supreme Court seeks class action, damages against e-cigarette giant Juul

Plaintiffs claim Juul targets minors with misleading advertising that suggests e-cigarettes and vaping are safer and healthier than smoking.

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MUHC asks patients to stay away from ER, as it copes with major computer problems

The McGill University Health Centre has cancelled all clinical appointments for the day and is asking emergency patients to go elsewhere.

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Parents whose daughter died by suicide call for compassion

Maddy Murphy, 21, Quispamsis, died Sept. 16, 4 days after suicide attempt

A Quispamsis man who buried his 21-year-old daughter this month after she succumbed to injuries suffered in a suicide attempt, says he's been spending his haunted, sleepless nights working out his grief in Facebook posts that he wants shared as widely as possible.

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Scheer promises Tories would improve access to disability tax credit

Andrew Scheer is promising that a Conservative government led by him would make it easier for thousands of Canadians to access the federal disability tax credit.

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'You have given us the greatest gift': B.C. doctor thanked for life-saving cancer research

An Alberta mom says her son Ashton is alive today after a stage 4 cancer diagnosis because of research into rare tumours in kids, so she called the doctor to say thank you.

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Health Canada investigating ads for natural health product targeting anxious teens

Health Canada is looking into the marketing of Veeva Teen, an herbal supplement claiming to help teens "suffering from anxiety" — counter to the health agency's guidelines.

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How Greta Thunberg's autism helps give her a singular focus

Greta Thunberg, 16, has reached millions with her message about the need for urgent action on climate change. She’s also inspired people with her public acknowledgement that she's on the autism spectrum. She calls her autism her “superpower.” She has a clear message: she succeeds not in spite of her disability, but because of it.

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Cooked, diced chicken recalled by CFIA over possible Listeria contamination

Some cooked diced chicken meat that was marketed under a number of brand names is being recalled due to possible Listeria contamination. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the chicken was sold across the country by Tip Top Poultry Inc., Reuven International Ltd., Sysco and AlimPlus Inc.

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If the U.S. loses its measles elimination status, could Canada be next?

The U.S. could lose its measles elimination status for the first time in almost 20 years this week, and experts say declining vaccination rates and the threat of outbreaks may put Canada at similar risk in the future.

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How urban design can help people with dementia navigate neighbourhoods and public spaces

As waitlists for care facilities grow longer and more people with dementia are choosing to live within their own communities, urban planning and design will play an increasingly important role in helping them live safe, comfortable and independent lives.

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N.L. staying in class-action fight for opioid compensation in Canada

Newfoundland and Labrador says it will continue to fight for compensation from the drug companies and individuals it claims are responsible for the 'extraordinary toll' the opioid crisis has taken in the province.

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Doctors group calls on federal election candidates to put health care back on the agenda

The president-elect of the Canadian Medical Association was in Moncton on Friday as part of a cross-country tour to meet with federal election candidates about getting health care on the election agenda.

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Toddler making healthy recovery from throat reconstruction after swallowing teddy bear eye

A two-year-old from Regina is learning how to swallow again following throat surgery.

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U.S. CDC recommends against using vapes with marijuana ingredient

CDC points to 'greater concern' for THC-containing products but still concerned about e-cigarette products containing nicotine.

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1st case of vaping-related illness confirmed in Quebec

Public health officials have confirmed Quebec has its first case of a severe vaping-related illness. The patient is in their 50s, and had been vaping for a few months as a way to quit smoking.

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Outdoor play essential for kids, so get them out there: summit organizers

Today marks the start of a two-day 'national forum on outdoor play' in Ottawa that will feature workshops, lectures and panel discussions involving experts in the field.

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New Brunswick is losing its only pediatric ophthalmologist

The only pediatric ophthalmologist in the province is leaving, telling patients "the resources required to effectively manage the increasing number of patients do not exist."

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U.S. vaping-related illnesses climb to 805

U.S. health officials report 805 confirmed and probable cases and 12 deaths so far from a mysterious respiratory illness tied to vaping.

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'Incredibly cute' ancient baby bottles discovered by archeologists

Ceramic vessels, sometimes fashioned in whimsical animal forms, were used thousands of years ago as baby bottles to give animal milk to infants, according to scientists, offering an intriguing look at how and what infants were fed in prehistoric times.

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Number of doctors per capita in Canada reaches record high

Canada's population increased by 4.6 per cent between 2014 and 2018, while the number of physicians grew by 12.5 per cent over the same time period.

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More ranitidine-containing heartburn products recalled

Health Canada says four more companies recalling heartburn drug ranitidine, commonly known by its brand name Zantac, after presence of a probable cancer-causing impurity was found in some of the drugs.

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Privacy review finds personal information protections lacking at B.C. medical clinics

A new report from the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner looking at how nearly 2 dozen B.C. medical clinics are meeting their legal obligations under the Person Information Protection Act found privacy protections are lacking.

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Nova Scotian with ALS getting medically assisted death, donating organs

Dr. Brian Davis, a former dentist and Lunenburg town councillor, will be transported in an ambulance on Thursday to the QEII Health Sciences Centre in Halifax and will be the first Nova Scotian with ALS to be a multiple organ donor following a medically assisted death.

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MacArthur Foundation rewards anti-cyberharassment, other scholars

Female academics studying legislating against cyberharassment, and global warming and its effect on rising sea levels among those to receive $625,000 over five years.

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More help needed for kids with disabilities who age out of care system, parents say

For most adults, their 21st birthday is an exciting time marking another step toward independence. But for Deane Daprato, the son of Mark Daprato and Ijeoma Ross, turning 21 in June meant he would become completely dependent on their care 24/7.

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Juul to suspend all U.S. advertising, names new CEO as vaping scrutiny intensifies

Juul's CEO has abruptly stepped down, and the San Francisco-headquartered company will suspend all broadcast, print and digital product advertising as a crackdown on the vaping industry it dominates intensifies.

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Witnesses of Montreal Marathon runner's collapse challenge emergency response time

The Quebec coroner's office has launched an investigation into the death of Patrick Neely, 24, who collapsed about two kilometres from the finish line of the half-marathon Sunday.

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Province seeking 50 new addiction treatment beds across Saskatchewan

A leading addictions support expert says 50 new addictions treatment beds coming to the province this winter will help with relapses, but that the government's approach is still inadequate for long-term recovery.

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What you need to know if you have a disability and want to vote

One in five Canadians identifies as having a disability. There are tools and services — many new for 2019 — to help them vote.

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New cavity prevention treatment coming to 129 Nova Scotia schools

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The Nova Scotia Health Authority is changing how it protects students' teeth in some elementary schools, reducing the need for a large team of parent volunteers. It all hinges on a switch to a tooth varnish dental hygienists apply with little brushes.

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U.S. CDC expects hundreds more cases of vaping-related illness

CDC believes probably hundreds more cases of vaping-related illness have come in since last week's numbers.

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U of C research calls for urgent MRIs for patients considered low risk for stroke

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A new study, led by doctors at the University of Calgary, shows urgent MRI scans are key in diagnosing patients considered low risk for minor strokes and the findings are changing how Calgary hospitals deal with those patients.

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Americans could use a spoonful less sugar in their diets, researchers say

There's still too much sugar, white bread and artery-clogging fat in Americans' diets, a study suggests.

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Vaping industry insiders demand to know brand in London teen's near-fatal illness

A number of vaping industry insiders, including manufacturers and store owners have written emails to London's medical officer of health demanding he release the name of the vaping product linked to a London teen's near-fatal illness.

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Trudeau pitched family doctors for everyone. But B.C. already tried that and failed

A campaign promise by federal Liberal leader Justin Trudeau about making sure all Canadians have access to a family doctor might feel a little bit like déjà vu in British Columbia.

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Unnecessary vitamin B12 shots costing Ontario millions, study finds

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A review of patient records published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine has found 64 per cent of Ontario seniors who received vitamin B12 shots had no evidence of B12 deficiency. The unnecessary shots cost the provincial health-care system $45.6 million a year.

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Toronto approves new anti-vaccination strategy as parents accuse city of 'genocide'

Tensions flared at city hall on Monday as a large group of anti-vaccination parents protested against the city’s decision to adopt a new vaccination strategy.

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Canadians' trust in science falling, poll suggests

A survey suggests that the trust Canadians place in science may be eroding, with a growing number of people saying they are skeptical of science.

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9 gripe water brands recalled because of microbial contamination

Health Canada announces several brands of gripe water used to treat stomach upset in babies are under recall.

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Diabetes drug victims demand justice in French trial

Victims of a diabetes drug suspected in hundreds of deaths pleaded for justice as a massive trial involving more than 4,000 plaintiffs opened Monday for French pharmaceutical giant Servier Laboratoires and France's medicines watchdog.

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2nd Ebola vaccine to be used in Congo, as UN efforts slammed

The World Health Organization on Monday announced Congo will start using a second experimental Ebola vaccine, as efforts to stop the deadly outbreak are stalled and Doctors Without Borders criticizes vaccination efforts to date.

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Liberals promise improved access to family doctors, mental health care and prescription drugs

The Liberals are promising to ensure all Canadians have access to a family doctor, mental health services and prescription drugs, but have released few details on how a re-elected Liberal government would implement a national pharmacare program or how much it would cost.

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B.C.'s 911 system to be revamped after fatal 35-minute rescue delay

Tracey Gundersen, 56, died after waiting more than half a hour for paramedics to reach her apartment

Changes are coming to B.C.’s 911 system, after a 35 minute response delay contributed to the death of a woman living on Vancouver's Downtown Eastside last year.

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Advocates hope Queer Eye star's HIV-positive disclosure helps break stigma

Advocates at a Winnipeg fundraiser in support of HIV awareness and funding are hoping the recent revelation made by Queer Eye star Jonathan Van Ness about being HIV positive will help break the stigma around and educate people about those living with the diagnosis.

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WHO says Tanzania not sharing details on Ebola-like cases

The World Health Organization has issued an unusual statement raising questions about whether Tanzania is covering up possible cases of the deadly Ebola virus.

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Sleep congress shines light on women's struggle with insomnia

Frustration: that's the word Vancouverite Jacqueline Sinclair uses most often to describe her insomnia. Increasingly, doctors and sleep experts recognize that insomnia and sleep disorders affect women differently.

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Next frontier in medical fundraising? Toronto man turns to boot camp to help raise $3M for son's rare disorder

The latest stop for the Pirovolakis family in the search for a cure for their who has a rare genetic disorder is San Diego. Terry Pirovolakis is at conference for families of patients with rare genetic disorders, to show them how to manoeuvre and advocate in the medical research community.

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Green Party would decriminalize all drug possession if elected

The Green Party would decriminalize all drug possession if elected in October, leader Elizabeth May said Saturday while campaigning in Winnipeg.

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Teen activist Greta Thunberg delivers message ahead of UN youth climate summit

The first UN youth climate summit kicks off in New York City on Saturday with a panel of speakers that include 16-year-old Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg.

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What Purdue Pharma's bankruptcy filing means for Canada

Purdue Pharma has filed for bankruptcy in the United States, but what does that mean for the lawsuits in Canada over the opioid crisis? The concern in Canada is that because of the U.S. bankruptcy filing, the assets at the centre of the lawsuit could be in jeopardy.

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Eco-anxiety spurs youth to take action on climate change

With fires, floods, and pollution growing faster and more serious every year, children and young people are scared that they'll be bearing the brunt of this crisis. It's spawning a condition called eco-anxiety, a fear of environmental catastrophe. And while it's not officially recognized as a medical diagnosis, experts say it's real.

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